constant head test is performed on a certain sample. A total of 123 cc of water is collected after 2 minsnd 45 seconds. The diameter of the sample used is 20 cm and the height is 100 cm, the constant head maintained all throughout the experiment is 25 cm. A. Find the saturated unit weight of the sample. B. How long will the volume of 23L percolate on this type of soil. C. Given that the soil has a saturated unit weight of 18.3 kn/m3, and Gs=2.63, find the void ratio of the sample. D. Find the intersitial velocity

constant head test is performed on a certain sample. A total of 123 cc of water is collected after 2 minsnd 45 seconds. The diameter of the sample used is 20 cm and the height is 100 cm, the constant head maintained all throughout the experiment is 25 cm. A. Find the saturated unit weight of the sample. B. How long will the volume of 23L percolate on this type of soil. C. Given that the soil has a saturated unit weight of 18.3 kn/m3, and Gs=2.63, find the void ratio of the sample. D. Find the intersitial velocity

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

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